Paraprofessional Classroom

Position Summary:
Provides support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Essential Duties:

• Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials (e.g. art projects computer language skills etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives.
• Administers classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories providing writing assistance reinforce language skills numbers alphabet computer learning programs etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Communicates with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment work area and manual and electronic files and records (e.g. clean/bleach tables sign-in/sign-out logs etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom playground field trips etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating making posters making copies bulletin boards filing newsletters etc.) for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents fights appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior violations of rules safety conditions etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employees eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employees supervisor based on his/her role and responsibilities.

• Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required
  • All paraprofessionals shall meet the requirements of a special education paraprofessional as described in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
  • Have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education defined as completion of 48 semester hours of college coursework;or
  • Have obtained an associates degree (or higher);or
  • Have taken and passed the WorkKeys test Parapro Test or the Oklahoma General Education Test. (can be obtained after hire)
  • Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training (can be obtained after hire)
  • Complete and maintain training and skills in Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. (can be obtained after hire)
  • Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Training. (can be obtained after hire)
  • Complete an additional 6 hours of professional development and Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens each school year thereafter. (can be obtained after hire)

Salary and Benefits:

• $22800 annually based on 190 day contract
• Insurance- health dental vision paid for contracted employee
• 401K- 7% based on total compensation starting after 6 months of employment
• 10 days PTO

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• High School Diploma or GED required and one of the following:
  • Tier 1 Completed at least 48 credit hours of college study; Passed the OGET test; Pass the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment Test (passing score is 455) or the Workkeys Assessment (Passing score is 4 or better on all three parts).
  • Tier 2 (Special Education)
    In addition to Tier 1 a special education paraprofessional must complete the following requirements:
  • OSDE special education paraprofessional training through Peppercareer technology centers or other
  • state-approved training providers
  • Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid maintaining current certification.
  • Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens yearly training and
  • Six hours of professional development each year.
  • Must get a Tier 2 Certification from OSDE for this job.
• Operates standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records.
• Performs basic math; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
  • concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.
• Ability to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
• Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: flexibility; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone
• Requires some stooping bending stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours including weekends under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines

Work Environment:

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted climate controlled environment